A relaxed getaway only 5 minutes walk to the beach. **Bellbird Bach bookings open mid-2025 for the summer season October 2025 to April 2026.** Bellbird Bach is charmingly comfortable, warm and sunny. The master bedroom offers lovely views to the garden often visited by friendly fantails, swallows and bellbirds. A log burner will keep you warm and cosy on cooler days. There is a large deck to enjoy the sun and the property is fully fenced with a play hut, slide and swing for kids to enjoy. Well behaved four legged furry friends are welcome too. Waikuku Beach is a lovely sandy beach with a lifeguarded area for safe swimming in the summer and a great spot for surfing. The estuary showcases wonderful bird life. Nearby whale paddling pool, playground, flying fox and tennis courts provide hours of entertainment. Visit the Waikuku Beach General Store for great fish and chips, ice-creams and hot and cold beverages. Only 5 minutes by car is the Brick Mill Café and situated at the Old School Collective is a variety of retail and lifestyle businesses. Waikuku offers a range of walkways and cycle tracks including the Rakahuri Trail and Taranaki Walkway. The Pegasus Trail takes you from Waikuku Beach to Pegasus and on to Woodend through a pine forest. Pegasus is 6 minutes away by car and offers a championship golf course, picturesque lake and natural wetlands. Special conditions: Cleaning service available, otherwise please leave Bellbird Bach clean and tidy. All bed linen, towels and tea towels provided. Please clean the BBQ if used. Please respect our neighbours with no loud parties or music. Extras: Cleaning service (optional, NZ$60 per stay). Linen (provided). Please let us know if you plan to arrive earlier than check in time as the bach may be available and we will facilitate your trip as best we can. Most importantly, relax and enjoy!